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US4674720A
US4674720A US06/844,204 US84420486A US4674720A US 4674720 A US4674720 A US 4674720A US 84420486 A US84420486 A US 84420486A US 4674720 A US4674720 A US 4674720A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/12—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
    • Y10T24/1457—Metal bands
    • Y10T24/1459—Separate connections
    • Y10T24/1461—One piece
    • Y10T24/1463—Sheet metal
    • Y10T24/1469—End-to-end integral with band connecting means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
    • Y10T24/1457—Metal bands
    • Y10T24/148—End-to-end integral band end connection

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  • the present invention relates to a pipe saddle having a detent closure for securing a pipe saddle body in a closed position.
  • the detent In a known pipe saddle, the detent is located on a cylindrical wall part curved outwardly in its middle. A special deformation process is required for manufacturing this wall part.
  • the detent of the known pipe saddle projects radially.
  • a special safety or holder in the form of an outwardly curved opposite end of the pipe saddle must be provided for protection of the operators.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a pipe saddle with a detent closure wherein the detent member projects radially inwardly when closed.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a pipe saddle with a detent closure which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and operate, and is of rugged contruction.
  • a pipe saddle with a detent closure comprising a saddle body, a radially projecting detent member adjacent a first end on the saddle body periphery, a detent recess on the saddle body periphery adjacent a second end for receiving and engaging the detent member to lock the pipe saddle in a closed position, and a detent support formed as an outwardly bent steel strip extending from one of the ends.
  • the strip has a cavity therein separate from the detent recess for receiving the other end of the saddle body.
  • the detent member By forming the saddle pipe in the manner, the detent member can project inwardly and still engage the detent recess to close the pipe saddle.
  • the detent member can project in a direction away from a free edge of the saddle body permitting the detent member to engage the detent recess easily during the closing operation.
  • release of the detent member can be impeded by the cavity having a dimension corresponding approximately to a maximum radial spacing of sections of the detent member and the wall part facing the detent member and cavity.
  • the bent strip can have a curved part including the cavity and an inwardly extending part to provide a space saving structure about the detent closure.
  • the curved part of the detent support can extend over the detent recess, be flexible and be laterally spaced from the laterally adjacent portion of the saddle body by a distance less than the thickness of the saddle body. This arrangement will hold the detent member in a closed position.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevational view in section of a pipe saddle in an open position according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial side elevational view in section of the pipe of FIG. 1 in a closed position
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial front elevational view of the pipe saddle of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial side elevational view in section of a pipe saddle in a closed position according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pipe saddle has a saddle body 1 which is essentially circular and has ends 2 and 3. End 2 is configured narrower than saddle body 1, and has a detent member 5.
  • the detent member is constructed as an inwardly projecting fin so that there is a connection between the outermost or free edge portion of this end and the fin.
  • the detent member is narrower than end 2.
  • End 3 is curved outwardly and has a passage or cavity 8 in its curved part.
  • the length of passage 8 along end 3 of saddle body 1 corresponds approximately to the radial distance between the sections of detent member 5 most distant from each other and the wall part of saddle body 1 facing these sections.
  • a detent recess 14 is formed in end 3 in the vicinity of the part of saddle body 1 lying on the periphery of the pipe saddle. Between passage 8 and detent recess 14, a crosspiece 10 is located serving as support for detent member 5.
  • An end portion 9 of end 3 extends generally parallel to the saddle body and overlaps detent recess 14.
  • the space between end portion 9 and the adjacent part of saddle body 1 is somewhat smaller than the largest space between the inside part of detent member 5 and the laterally adjacent outside part of saddle body 1.
  • a recess 12, configured as a passageway, is provided in the area of end 2 in the vicinity of detent member 5.
  • a device for the fastening the pipe saddle to a stationary body is located on saddle body 1.
  • this device is a bushing-like part which is outwardly deformed and has internal threads. The part is arranged at an angle of approximately 90° about the pipe saddle relative to end 3.
  • end 2 When a pipe is placed in the saddle body, end 2 is inserted through passage 8, and the front or free edge of end 2 is guided onto end portion 9, until detent member 5 fits in detent recess 14 and is supported on crosspiece 10 at the front. With introduction of detent member 5 into passage 8, end portion 9 is bent elastically outwardly. The intermediate space between this end portion 9 and the adjacent part of saddle body 1 is so large that when saddle body 1 is closed, end portion 9 is flexibly biased and tends to hold detent member 5 on crosspiece 10.
  • a tool can be used for the connection of ends 2 and 3, which tool fits in recess 12 on the one hand and is supported on the front or free edge of end portion 9.
  • end portion 9 is pressed elastically outwardly, and detent member 5, with use of a tool, is likewise removed in radial direction from crosspiece 10. In this manner, end 2 can be removed from passage 8.
  • Detent member 5a is formed in the vicinity of end 3a of saddle body 1a having passage 8a. Passage 8a is formed with a radially outward projection 9a. Detent member 5a is in the area of part of the saddle body lying on the periphery of the pipe saddle. Detent recess 14a is provided in the end 2a and its outside edge serves as detent support 10a.
  • an outwardly curved support fin 15 is provided.
  • a holding fin 16 with a free support edge mates with fin 15 and is adjacent to saddle body 1a when the saddle body is closed.
  • Fin 16 projects from one end of passage 8a to a engage fin 15 curved out of end 2a, and is directed to support fin 15.
  • Holding fin 16, seen in FIG. 4, projects toward support fin 15, limits passage 8a and allows this to be at least partially free. Holding fin 16 secures the control of end 2a in the area of end 3a having detent member 5a. In the same manner as the detent member 5a, while resting on support fin 15, holding fin 16 prevents removal of end 2a from passage 8a.
  • both detent member 5a and support fin 15 are pressed toward the middle of saddle body 1a. With insertion of end 2a in the passage 8a, fins 15 and 16 and detent member 5a flex elastically radially.
  • End 2a can have a portion provided over passage 8a for support on the inside edge of the passage.
  • Support fin 15 can be deleted if detent member 5a is arranged adjacent to passage 8a with a quite short crosspiece 17. Holding fin 16 then lies in the area of detent recess 14a on end 3a.
  • the detent device 5a and 10a of the second exemplary embodiment can be used in the first exemplary embodiment, and vice versa.

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US4858279A (en) * 1987-08-12 1989-08-22 Kabushiki Kaisha Togo Seisakusho Hose clamp
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US20090140516A1 (en) * 2007-11-29 2009-06-04 King Jr L Herbert Pipe saddle
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US4773129A (en) * 1986-10-02 1988-09-27 Muhr Und Bender Hose clamp
US4892276A (en) * 1986-10-10 1990-01-09 Walter Alessio Collar for fastening pipes, cables, rods and the like
US4858279A (en) * 1987-08-12 1989-08-22 Kabushiki Kaisha Togo Seisakusho Hose clamp
US4844379A (en) * 1988-04-25 1989-07-04 Kazumasa Umehara Slender pipe fixing clamp
US4958792A (en) * 1989-05-09 1990-09-25 B-Line Systems, Inc. Clip for supporting conduit and the like
GB2239669A (en) * 1989-12-21 1991-07-10 Britax Restmor Ltd Connector
GB2239669B (en) * 1989-12-21 1993-05-26 Britax Restmor Ltd Detachable connector
US5185907A (en) * 1991-06-05 1993-02-16 Kanesan Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Hose clamp assembly
US5533696A (en) * 1991-07-03 1996-07-09 Erico International Corp. Conduit clip
US5423501A (en) * 1992-02-10 1995-06-13 Yu; Michael Irrigation hose hanger
US5474268A (en) * 1992-02-10 1995-12-12 Yu; Michael Agricultural and industrial tie
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US5706557A (en) * 1995-10-24 1998-01-13 Rasmussen Gmbh Spring band hose clamp
US5864926A (en) * 1996-09-09 1999-02-02 Rasmussen Gmbh Spring band clamp
US6185793B1 (en) * 1998-07-03 2001-02-13 Nhk Spring Co., Ltd. Boot band
USD424566S (en) * 1999-01-07 2000-05-09 Howell Laboratories, Inc. Radio frequency coaxial transmission line contact retaining clip
US6038744A (en) * 1999-02-23 2000-03-21 Rotor Clamp, Inc. Hose clamp
US6098251A (en) * 1999-02-23 2000-08-08 Rotor Clamp, Inc. Hose clamp
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US6568043B1 (en) 1999-06-08 2003-05-27 Etablissements Caillau Clamping ring
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US20090140516A1 (en) * 2007-11-29 2009-06-04 King Jr L Herbert Pipe saddle
US20100065698A1 (en) * 2008-09-13 2010-03-18 Witzenmann Gmbh Holding device for a sprinkler nozzle
US8668172B2 (en) * 2008-09-13 2014-03-11 Witzenmann Gmbh Holding device for a sprinkler nozzle
AU2009100199B4 (en) * 2009-03-03 2010-02-04 Austech Projects Pty Ltd Cable support device
US20140054429A1 (en) * 2012-08-23 2014-02-27 Westinghouse Electric Company Llc Pipeline clamp for vibration measurement
US9322492B2 (en) * 2012-08-23 2016-04-26 Westinghouse Electric Company Llc Pipeline clamp for vibration measurement
US20140284432A1 (en) * 2013-03-20 2014-09-25 Kirkhill-Ta Co. Releasable securing mechanism
US9033290B2 (en) * 2013-03-20 2015-05-19 Kirkhill-Ta Co. Releasable securing mechanism

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